Understanding Human Behavior to Improve InfoSec

Explore the intersection of behavioral economics and information security in this 38-minute conference talk from Security BSides San Francisco. Delve into the research of behavioral economists like Daniel Kahneman and Dan Ariely to understand how the human mind's evolved decision-making processes can lead to predictably irrational choices. Examine the critical role of people in organizational information security, from defining processes to implementing technology. Discover counter-intuitive findings from behavioral economics and their implications for information security at both organizational and market levels. Learn how to adapt established practices to better align with human cognitive processes, potentially improving security outcomes. Gain insights into the "wetware" of human decision-making and its impact on information security strategies until the advent of AI singularity.

BSidesSF 2016 - Understanding Human Behavior to Improve InfoSec (Alexandre Sieira Matthew Hathaway)